College of Science and Engineering staff

Sokratis Karkalas, Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering at the University of Derby
Dr Sokratis Karkalas
Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering

Dr Sokratis Karkalas is a senior lecturer in software engineering. His research centres on computer-supported education with a particular focus on artificial intelligence. He teaches programming languages, databases, Internet and game technologies.

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James Keenan
Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning

James delivers innovative teaching to provide a real-world learning experience. The design of his teaching is underpinned by his S&C experience working in industry, and his work with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. He believes in translating theory to practice in an accessible way to allow students to develop skills to ready them for the workplace.

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Dr Ali Kermanizadeh
Senior lecturer in Clinical Biochemistry/Toxicology

Lecturer in Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology, Dr Ali Kermanizadeh teaches and supports teams and individuals in the College of Science and Engineering. 

Dr Ahmad Kharaz
Reader in intelligent instrumentation

Dr Ahmad Kharaz is a reader in intelligent instrumentation. Dr Kharaz has extensive experience over many years of undertaking precision measurements, in a wide variety of contexts.

Josh holding up a measuring tape, smiling.
Joshua King
Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician

Joshua is a Film Production alumnus turned Technical Advisor and award-winning filmmaker. His job includes supporting the Media Loan Hub, Radio Rooms, Editing Suites, TV Studio, Rehearsal Rooms, Recording Studios as well as supporting and leading teaching sessions.

Patrick Kniveton
Visiting Professor

Patrick is a visiting professor whose career includes achievements in a wide range of complex systems businesses, professional institutions and academia. 

Staff profile picture of Dr Nicholas Korpelainen wearing a waist coat
Dr Nicholas Korpelainen
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics

Nicholas Korpelainen is a Senior Tutor (Deputy Chair of Learning and Teaching) for Computing and Mathematics, and Programme Leader for the BSc Mathematics Scheme.

Aimeric Landou
Research Student

Aimeric is a PhD student who enjoys algebra, statistics and mathematics in general, computer programming, and physics, in particular, cosmology, particle physics and astronomy.

Jesutofunmi Lawal
Postgraduate Research Student

Jesutofunmi is a Postgraduate Research Student who aims to address the issue of wasted energy from trains through AI solutions.

Dr Kirsten Lees
Early Career Academic

Dr Lees researches how land management can be used to mitigate the climate crisis. Her expertise is in peatland ecosystems and satellite remote sensing.